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9,960 people were on sick leave due to influenza in the previous week, and another 109,440 due to flu-like infections, according to data from the Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK). Corona affected 1,010 sick notes. “The number of illnesses due to real flu and flu-like infections is still rising, but not to the same extent as in previous weeks,” said ÖGK chief physician Andreas Krauter.
Almost 10,000 people reported being sick due to influenza
The circulating viruses A(H1N1)pdm09 and influenza B(Victoria) are exactly the same virus strains that are included in the influenza vaccinations, said Krauter. “In addition to the flu vaccination, simple hygiene measures such as regular hand washing, frequent ventilation of rooms and observing social distancing rules also help to protect against infection and further spread. It is also advisable to strengthen the immune system by eating a healthy diet, getting enough sleep, getting plenty of exercise in the fresh air, avoiding stress and not smoking,” advised the ÖGK chief physician. In total, there were 299,595 reports of incapacity to work last week (week 6).
- source: APA/picture: Image by Willgard Krause from Pixabay
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